Origin of the Name
Throughout history, man has utilized various animals in an
attempt to determine the effects of extreme conditions on living
organisms and then to apply that knowledge toward the advancement of humans.
In the early days of the space program, a variety of Test
Animals for Research and Development (sometimes labeled as a
"TARD") were sent into space, pioneering the
way for the human astronauts that would follow. They sent mouse TARDs,
rat TARDs, monkey TARDs, even dog TARDs, and perhaps the most notorious
of these early astronauts - the chimpanzee TARDs. But as valuable as these
non-human TARDs were to the program, eventually it became necessary for
human test pilots to step in. These human TARDs were individuals who voluntarily
accepted the risks, testing the limits of the human body for the advancement
of science.
In modern times, by utilizing high-tech sensors in test dummies
and modern technologies such as robotics and virtual-reality, we are able
to greatly reduce the necessity for putting lives at risk. However, the
various primate test pilots of the past have evolved into present-day individuals
who still feel the need to put themselves in danger - if not for the advancement
of science, then just to satisfy some inner urge to test the limits of
their own human body. These modern-day TARDs are constantly seeking new
challenges that others might view as extremely hazardous.
Today, "TARD" is often used to refer to anyone who
is repeatedly performing acts that seem to lack reasonable judgment or
forethought. You know who you are! You are continually healing up from
your latest attempt at some new stunt. Some call you crazy, some call you
stupid, some may just call you a "slow learner"... but you know
you're just a TARD ... and proud of it!
... and then there was TARDwear
TARDwear originated in Southern California - one of the world's hotspots for extreme sports. With the popularity of testing one's physical limits, we felt the time was right to introduce the classic TARD logo to this new generation of "test animals". Among other things, TARDwear offers the one piece of gear that is essential to virtually any type of activity ... a durable yet comfortable high quality T-shirt bearing the classic TARD logo.
TARDwear Xtreme Sports Gear
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